The Sunday School program from First Parish in Cambridge visited the Alewife Reservation on March 23rd. Twelve children ages 4-12 and 14 adults experienced this urban wild for the first time on a guided hike sponsored by the Friends of Alewife Reservation (FAR). Dave Brown, FAR naturalist led us along the north side of the Little River and pointed out signs of animal activity. We encountered lots of rabbit and coyote scat showing that the cycle of life is present at Alewife. Parents particularly appreciated learning how to tell the difference between whether a rabbit or a deer is eating the plants in their yard. We all enjoyed being outside and learned so much. Thank you to Dave and FAR!
- Jennifer Griffith, Trip planner
The
Alewife Reservation
is a unique natural resource for the communities of Belmont, Arlington and Cambridge
and home to hundreds of species, including hawks, coyotes beavers, snapping turtles, wild turkeys and muskrats,
the reservation is a unique natural resource for the community.
Historical information (Powerpoint)
Friends of Alewife Reservation works to protect and restore this wild area and the surrounding area for the water quality, native plants, animals and over 90 bird species with paths for walking, running and biking, recreation, and for classroom education and research. We regularly steward and preserve the Reservation area for wildlife and for the enjoyment of present and future generations.